dui cf200 zipper replacement, help?

Hi folks,

I recently bought a DUI CF200 and it is in very nice used
condition except that the zipper is shot. It leaks in the area
where the weight belt was rubbing against it.

DUI wants $320 parts and labor to replace it and requires an
additional $60 leak test be performed to evaluate the overall
suit condition.

Question, are they prompt and reliable? If you have had any
work done by DUI would you be a repeat customer?

If your answer is a definate "No way mate" do you have any
alternative suggested repair people?

Thank-you for input. I really do like this suit very much and
want to get it working correctly. I made a dive in this suit
in 40f water and it was much warmer and more user friendly than
my old Viking vulcanized rubber suit. I really felt like I was
doing a normal 60f dive (until my crotch and right leg got
really soaked anyway).

In article <47854b0d$0$26877$470ef3ce@news.pa.net>, hexter@blazenet.net
says...
> DUI wants $320 parts and labor to replace it and requires an
> additional $60 leak test be performed to evaluate the overall
> suit condition.

We use Steve Gamble for any drysuit repairs. He does excellent work at a
fair price.

http://www.gamblescuba.com/

It is best to call him on the phone.

On Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:30:37 +0000, gudmundur wrote:

> do you have any alternative suggested repair people?

Duct tape?

> Thank-you for input. I really do like this suit very much and want to
> get it working correctly. I made a dive in this suit in 40f water and it
> was much warmer and more user friendly than my old Viking vulcanized
> rubber suit. I really felt like I was doing a normal 60f dive (until my
> crotch and right leg got really soaked anyway).

Crotch and right leg? You sure this isn't a case of, "Well, that's my
story and I'm sticking with it"?

HINT: If the 'leak' felt warm, it wasn't the *suit* that was leaking...

<snicker>

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"gudmundur" <hexter@blazenet.net> wrote in message
news:47854b0d$0$26877$470ef3ce@news.pa.net...
> Hi folks,
>
> I recently bought a DUI CF200 and it is in very nice used
> condition except that the zipper is shot. It leaks in the area
> where the weight belt was rubbing against it.

Common area of wear.

> DUI wants $320 parts and labor to replace it and requires an
> additional $60 leak test be performed to evaluate the overall
> suit condition.

My last zipper replacement was less expensive but not done by DUI and a few
years ago. A leak test was not done either. It's a good idea to check the
suit and valves to be sure everything is in good order. You can do all this
yourself or you can pay someone else to do the work for you.

> Question, are they prompt and reliable? If you have had any
> work done by DUI would you be a repeat customer?

The people I know that send their equipment to DUI are pleased with the
service. It's not cheap but they are relatively prompt and do good work.

> If your answer is a definate "No way mate" do you have any
> alternative suggested repair people?

There is a guy in North Dakota that does quite a few from the central US. I
can't remember his name. You could try doing it yourself or take it to a
local dive store and see what they tell you about the replacement. The guy
from ND did mine and you can tell it's been replaced. It really doesn't
matter much unless you want your suit to look original. If it's your
preference to have the suit look original, DUI is probably a better option.

>
> Thank-you for input. I really do like this suit very much and
> want to get it working correctly. I made a dive in this suit
> in 40f water and it was much warmer and more user friendly than
> my old Viking vulcanized rubber suit. I really felt like I was
> doing a normal 60f dive (until my crotch and right leg got
> really soaked anyway).

Good luck.

I've sent my suits to DUI for repair when they've been under warranty
and have been satisfied with their work. However if I'm paying for the
fix I use Superior Drysuit Repair ( www.drysuitrepair.com ).

Brian
Edmonton, Alberta

On Jan 9, 3:30*pm, hex...@blazenet.net (gudmundur) wrote:
> *Hi folks,
>
> *I recently bought a DUI CF200 and it is in very nice used
> condition except that the zipper is shot. It leaks in the area
> where the weight belt was rubbing against it.
>
> *DUI wants $320 parts and labor to replace it and requires an
> additional $60 leak test be performed to evaluate the overall
> suit condition.
>
> *Question, are they prompt and reliable? If you have had any
> work done by DUI would you be a repeat customer?
>
> *If your answer is a definate "No way mate" do you have any
> alternative suggested repair people?
>
> *Thank-you for input. I really do like this suit very much and
> want to get it working correctly. I made a dive in this suit
> in 40f water and it was much warmer and more user friendly than
> my old Viking vulcanized rubber suit. I really felt like I was
> doing a normal 60f dive (until my crotch and right leg got
> really soaked anyway).

In article <MPG.21ef1b67fb910d8a9899e4@news.verizon.net>, al.wells@gmail.com
says...
>
>In article <47854b0d$0$26877$470ef3ce@news.pa.net>, hexter@blazenet.net
>says...
>> DUI wants $320 parts and labor to replace it and requires an
>> additional $60 leak test be performed to evaluate the overall
>> suit condition.
>
>We use Steve Gamble for any drysuit repairs. He does excellent work at a
>fair price.
>
>http://www.gamblescuba.com/
>
>It is best to call him on the phone.

Excellent suggestion!!! I called him today, very nice on the
phone, very knowledgable. I will surely try Gamble and see what
the results are. Thanks!!